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Coral Glades Sweeps Rival Coral Springs as Local Volleyball Teams Earn Key Wins
The high school volleyball season continued with a rivalry matchup between Coral Glades and Coral Springs High School, while several other teams throughout the city picked up victories.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas JROTC Honors 9/11 Victims With Daylong Tribute
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School’s JROTC cadets held a daylong commemoration ceremony honoring the nearly 3,000 people killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Flooding Shuts Down Westbound Sample Road, Blocks Sawgrass Expressway Access
Flooding closed all westbound lanes of Sample Road beginning at Sportsplex Drive Thursday afternoon, according to Coral Springs Police.

K-9 Helps Coconut Creek Police Arrest Two Suspected Burglars at Former Bru’s Room
Coconut Creek Police arrested two alleged burglars they said were trying to break into the old Bru's Room property on Tuesday, thwarting the break-in with the help of a police K-9, authorities said.

Coral Springs Police Explorers to Recruit at J.P. Taravella Career Fair
Students interested in pursuing careers in law enforcement can learn more about the Coral Springs Police Department’s Police Explorer program at an upcoming college and career fair.

Police: Man Breaks Through Bathroom Door, Beats Girlfriend During Argument Over Vape
A Coconut Creek man allegedly broke through a locked bathroom door and beat his girlfriend in the shower during an argument over a vape, police said.

Margate Approves $251 Million Budget and Final Millage Rate
The Margate Commission approved the budget and millage rate during a final hearing on September 16.

Margate Police Honor Major Banatte and Lieutenant Hofer for Decades of Service
Margate Lieutenant Lori Hofer was honored for 30 years of service at the September 16 meeting, where Chief Michael Palma presented her with a plaque praising her years of service.

State Champion Bree Martinelli Announces College Pick
Coming off a state championship season, Coral Springs Charter softball standout Bree Martinelli has officially announced her commitment to Bryant University.

Brayden Peeler Ready to Compete on International Stage in Golf
Brayden Peeler is taking his golf career to the international stage after being selected to represent Iraq on the national golf team.

‘Everybody Can Get Shot’: Witnesses Say Late-Night Argument Over Parking Nearly Ends With Shootout
A late-night argument over parking a U-Haul in Coral Springs escalated into alleged gun threats and the arrest of a Coral Springs man, police said.

Longtime Girl Scout Leader Honored by the City of Coral Springs
Lorna Brown-Burton was recognized during the September 15 commission meeting for her years of volunteer work with the Girl Scouts and for receiving the Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida 2026 Lifetime Service Award.